Soon to be a major anime series from the makers of Attack on Titan! ENGLAND AT WAR The foolish King Ethelred has fled, and Askeladd's band is one of hundreds plundering the English countryside. Yet victory brings no peace to the elderly Danish King Sweyn, who worries that his untested, sensitive son Canute will never be ready to take the throne. The king's attempt to force his son to become a man places the young prince within the grasp of the gleeful killer Thorkell! Whoever holds Canute holds the key to the thrones of England and Denmark – and Askeladd has his own reasons for joining the fray! "With its rich visual details, emotional pull and strong characters, this historical epic is an instant winner." - Anime News Network Winner of the Japan Media Arts Awards Grand Prize for Manga and the Kodansha Manga Award From the acclaimed author of Planetes
Makoto Yukimura
Makoto Yukimura is a Japanese manga artist known for his historical and adventure-themed works. He is best known for his series "Vinland Saga," which follows the journey of a young Viking warrior seeking revenge and redemption. Yukimura's art style is highly detailed and realistic, capturing the brutality and beauty of the Viking era. His storytelling is characterized by complex characters and deep exploration of moral dilemmas. "Vinland Saga" has garnered critical acclaim for its historical accuracy and compelling narrative, solidifying Yukimura's reputation as a master storyteller in the manga industry. His contributions to the genre have helped elevate the medium of manga to a respected form of literature worldwide.
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